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How Much Does It Cost to Run a Golf Cart Charger in the US? (2026)
A golf cart battery pack holds 4 to 8 kWh, and charging from a deep discharge takes 6 to 10 hours. Lead-acid packs waste 20 to 30 percent of the electricity in charging losses; lithium packs waste far less.
A typical golf cart charger (900 W) costs $0.16 per hour, or about $29.16 per month at 6 hours a day in United States (average). Expensive to run
| Wattage | Per hour | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (500 W) | $0.090 | $0.54 | $16.20 | $197.10 |
| Typical (900 W) | $0.16 | $0.97 | $29.16 | $354.78 |
| High (1,500 W) | $0.27 | $1.62 | $48.60 | $591.30 |
Formula: watts ÷ 1000 × hours × price per kWh. Typical use is 6 h/day ≈ 1,971 kWh per year.
In the US, with electricity at $0.18 per kWh (source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, 2026-06), a typical golf cart charger costs $0.16 per hour and about $354.78 per year at 6 hours a day. Each $1.00 of electricity buys roughly 6.2 hours of use.
How to lower the cost of running a golf cart charger
- Charge after every use rather than running batteries down fully. It is better for the battery and slightly more efficient.
- Keep lead-acid batteries topped up with water.
- Switching to lithium cuts charging energy by around 20 percent.
In standby it draws about 3 W, which adds roughly 26 kWh ($4.73) per year if it is never unplugged.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a golf cart?
About 5 to 8 kWh per full charge. Pick your region for the cost.
Does a golf cart charger use power when the cart is full?
A few watts on smart chargers that maintain the battery.
How much does a golf cart cost to run per mile?
Roughly 0.2 to 0.3 kWh per mile, cheaper than any car.
Cost by region
- United States (average)
- California
- Texas
- New York
- Florida
- Canada (average)
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Australia
- India